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This podcast is for anyone wanting more… More time & energy. More fulfilment and success. More of the high-performing, purposeful, all-out version of life they know they could and should be living. The method is simple… to give you the proven strategies to live, feel & function at your best, by sharing personal strategies to optimising success on a daily basis, and intimately exploring the lives & minds of the world’s leading Sports Stars, CEOs, Special Forces Operatives & Performance Expert ...
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What is the key to achieving the extraordinary? Is there a secret recipe for going beyond the normal limits of what we can do? Do we all possess Extraordinariness? These are the questions that Jo and Jon try to answer through discussions with people who have done just that. We uncover the amazing feats that our guests have accomplished and see if we can come to understand how we all might be a little more extraordinary. Extraordinariness is a podcast about adventure, health and fitness, self ...
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These podcast will provide authentic conversations with thought leaders, corporate executives, and various people in different generations to address the challenges many face in today's workplace. The podcast focuses on three areas: 1) How gene rationally inclusive is your organization 2) What has been the impact of diversity inclusion 3) How to create an inclusive culture I believe in order to have a strong culture, we must embrace the differences in today's workplace.
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Our very own John Motson comes together with a legend of the beautiful game each week! We look back at the classic games and events that made them, with exclusive stories and insight. Join us as we go back to the good old days and make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of the Extraordinariness Podcast, Jon catches up with Kyle Evans, who shares his resilient journey from battling drug addiction to running ultra marathons. Kyle discusses his experience at the Ice Ultra in the Swedish Arctic, highlighting the challenges he faced when arriving in the Arctic circle to find his airline had lost all his…
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Join us for a captivating episode where we follow an extraordinary journey through the 230-kilometre Beyond the Ultimate Ice Ultra in Northern Sweden. The narrative begins in a quaint Chinese pub in London, where discussions of future challenges set the stage for an unforgettable adventure. The episode takes you through the rigorous preparations an…
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Join us on the Extraordinariness Podcast as we dive into an exhilarating conversation with Freddie Maher, who ran the legendary Marathon des Sables (MDS) in 2024. Freddie reflects on his journey, from an entry inspired by a touching family story to experiencing the race's changes due to its new ownership this year. Listen to stories of camaraderie …
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In this captivating episode of "Extraordinariness," we sit down with Scott Radford, a seasoned airline pilot, high-performance coach, and the host of the renowned podcast "Performance Hackers." Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of high performers and uncover the secrets they hold.Scott shares invaluable insights gained from interviewin…
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Embark on an extraordinary journey with us as we sit down for a chat with Miriam Payne, the 23-year-old trailblazer who shattered records in the gruelling 3,000-mile Talisker Whiskey Atlantic rowing challenge. Join us as Miriam unveils the triumphs and tribulations of her solo 59-day odyssey, where she battled unforgiving elements and pushed the bo…
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Jen Price was at a crossroads in her life. What better to do than try and tick off all the extreme challenges on her bucket list in one year. 12 months, 12 challenges of a lifetime.We caught up with Jen and found out what she learnt, about resilience, motivation, appreciation, ditching the fear of failure, and not worrying about what other people t…
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www.3dadswalking.ukhttps://www.papyrus-uk.org This week Jo caught up with Mike, Andy and Tim, otherwise know as 3 Dads Walking. They set of to walk 300miles between their homes in memory of the daughters they sadly lost to suicide. What began as a memorial walk ended up turning into something much bigger.…
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Welcome back to Extraordinariness for the first episode in Season 2.This week Joanne spoke to Lee Spencer, AKA the Rowing Marine. Lee was in the Royal Marines for 24 years but his life changed after he was injured, losing his leg, whilst helping at the scene of an accident on the M3 in Surrey in 2014.In 2015 Lee set-off to row 3,000 miles across th…
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Imagine Formula 1, but doing 370 km/h through a racetrack 25 meters off the ground... That's the Red Bull Air Race, where 14 of the world's best pilots from 11 nations race, and where today's guest Paul Bonhomme became the most successful Red Bull Air Race Pilot in history, winning 3 World Championships along the way. And the lucky part for us? He'…
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This episode is for everyone trying not to take themselves so seriously through this journey, regardless of the situation, but still wanting to show up as their potent best. Join us as we reveal why humour is not just a source of laughter but a vital tool for enhancing your performance, productivity, and overall well-being. In this episode, you'll …
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In 1986 Randy Lanier was crowned the Indy 500 rookie of the year with his 10th place finish in one of the most watched sporting events of the year, whilst similationsly running one of the largest drug trafficking operations in US history. Randy went from being in the pinnacle of motor racing, funding his own team through his drugs operation, to a f…
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Former England & Lions Rugby star and fellow OPUS member George Kruis joins us this week to discuss his incredible career and the journey into building his own company post-retirement. George is being modest when he says he played rugby for 14 years, won some good trophies and got to travel the world… He was part of one of the most successful Club …
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Katie Love is a comedian, writer, writing coach, and producer in Los Angeles. Katie's remarkable life journey, detailed in her memoir, "Two Tickets to Paradise: From Cult to Comedy," encompasses heartbreaking early experiences, indoctrination into the Jehovah's Witness community, and the courage to break free and rebuild her life as a comedian and …
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This solo episode explores the concept that we actively generate, not passively possess energy. I'll uncover the impact of energy on our success, well-being, and overall experience of life and discuss the four dimensions of energy: Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. I share the 3 areas of generating & sustaining the energy state required t…
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Michael is half of the powerhouse team behind Your Super, one of the biggest superfood brands in the U.S. and Europe. In just over 8 years, Your Super transformed from zero to a whopping $200 million in revenue. But this wasn't an ordinary business venture. Michael's cancer diagnosis at age 24 inspired him and partner Kristel, to consider the power…
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Kevin Griffin is an award-winning songwriter, producer, and performer whose songs have sold in excess of eighty million copies and been streamed over a billion times. He is best known as the singer and founding member of the platinum-selling rock band, Better Than Ezra. He has written numerous #1’s and had songs performed by artists such as Taylor …
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Change is a constant in life, and a lot of the most successful people out there seem to be masters at turning every change into opportunity. It’s one of the most important skills you can have. That's why we're thrilled to have Curtis Bateman, a renowned change expert and co-author of the new book “Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity" o…
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In this episode, you will discover proven strategies and habits that will help you bring out the best in yourself when feeling directionless. You will learn how to set achievable goals, overcome fear, leverage your influence, and build momentum towards your vision of success. These 4 pillars allow you to focus on the most needle-moving aspects of w…
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Have you ever felt like your career path was too narrow and limited your potential to explore your passions? We often get pigeonholed into some form of identity, that may be great in the beginning but probably restricts us from creating the life we actually want down the track. Well our guest today, Christina Wallace, is here to challenge that noti…
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Today is one of those pinch-me moments, as we get the privilege of sitting down with a true gent, legend and one of the greatest golfers and sportsmen to ever live, Gary Player. Gary won a total of 165 professional golf tournaments worldwide, including 9 major championships, and was the only player to win the career Grand Slam in both the main and …
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Today we speak with Professional Cyclist & Olympian Tiffany Cromwell. Tiffany has competed in some of the biggest races in the world, including the Tour de France and the Tokyo Olympics. With over a decade of experience in the sport, she has become a well-respected and accomplished athlete and an advocate for women's cycling. We speak about: How yo…
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Sam Smith is a former Premiership Rugby player whose life changed drastically at the young age of 26 due to a career-ending injury. In this episode, Sam shares his raw and honest story of struggling with mental health after losing his identity as a professional athlete. After retiring from rugby, Sam found himself lost and turned to drugs and alcoh…
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Dr William Li is a world-renowned and world-leading physician, scientist, speaker, and author of over 100 scientific publications and two bestselling books, EAT TO BEAT DISEASE, and the brand-new Eat to Beat Your Diet. His groundbreaking work in how we can use food as medicine has impacted more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness…
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Do you ever feel lost, unsure of where you're headed in life or what you want to achieve? In this episode, we delve into the power of building inner and outer clarity, and how it can help you live a more fulfilling life. Explore the process of discovering your ideal self, and learn how to connect with your vision on a daily basis. This is an episod…
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Today we hear from Claire Lomas, an extraordinary individual who has shown incredible resilience in the face of adversity. Claire did not let a tragic accident, that left her paralysed from the chest down, define her, but instead helped to redefine her. Through her journey, we learn about how Claire approaches life with a new energy and mindset. Sh…
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Chris Thrall is a former Royal Marines Commando and International best-selling author of the book Eating Smoke, and he shares with us one of the most incredible life stories we've ever heard. From the extreme highs of operating in an elite military unit and building a globally successful business to ending up homeless, suffering acute mental illnes…
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This week I’m joined by Olympic Champion rower Ben Hunt-Davis MBE, who experienced the highs and the lows of achieving greatness for his country in his 20’s. But has that fulfilment been everything he thought it would be? We start off by delving into Ben's journey into the National Rowing team, exploring the challenges he faced, and how he overcame…
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20:40 is an “opportunity community” for rising decision-makers across all environments to build success, through authentically connecting with and harnessing the talent of others around you. How do you develop the type of network, that tribe of like-minded people going through the same challenges, which will accelerate your business or career, whil…
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This is a truly fascinating episode with William Winram, an ocean explorer and world-record free-diver who pushes the boundaries of human limits. William's unique skills have not only allowed him to dive to depths of 145m (475ft) on a single breath of air, but also swim alongside great white sharks. But his love for the sea goes beyond just his imp…
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Mandy Hickson is a former Royal Air Force fighter pilot, Author and founder of Inspiring Women for Work. Mandy shares her experiences as one of the first female pilots to operate in hostile environments and how she faced, and overcame, a biased system designed for men. She discusses the importance of command and clarity in leading an elite team of …
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Join us as we get a rare glimpse into the brutal but rewarding life of an F1 legend, as we sit down with Mark Webber to discuss his successful career at the top of one of the most unforgiving sports. Mark needs no introduction... I’m doing it anyway. With nine wins and three third-place finishes in the World Drivers Championship over a 12-year span…
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If you were to consistently able to take the action you know you should be taking, whether it's asking for help, reaching out to people, posting on Social Media or even making a big change in your career where would you be a year from now? Having spoken to and coached so many high-performing individuals, both in elite environments or starting out i…
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In this episode, we speak with Rich Diviney, a former US Navy SEAL Commander and NYT bestselling author, about the attributes that drive optimal performance and lead to success. During his twenty years as a US Navy SEAL Commander, Rich Diviney was intimately involved in the world-renowned SEAL selection process, and led his small team to create the…
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In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of European & World Champion Rower Heidi Long, who shares her experiences as a college athlete in Virginia, US, to breaking British records in Great Britain’s women’s coxless four on her way to becoming a European and World Champion in 2022. Heidi shares her strategies for developing a winning mi…
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In this podcast episode, Scott shares valuable insights on how to overcome feelings of overwhelm and increase productivity. Drawing on his experience as a commercial pilot, Scott has developed four techniques that have proven effective in high-pressure situations and can be applied to everyday life. These techniques can help you take control of you…
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Simon Jefferies is a former SBS Special Forces Operative, who made the transition from the battlefield to the boardroom before committing to following his passions again, this time for coaching and improving human performance by becoming a mindset & performance coach. In this episode, we speak with Simon about the attribute built during Special For…
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The Marathon des Sables is a 250km footrace, running through the Sahara Desert, carrying everything you need to survive for a week on your back in the harsh desert environment. Heat, sand, wind and exhaustion conspire to make you quit...This week Jo talks to our very own Jon Harman. We talk through his experience of the race, how he was able to use…
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Rob Casserley is a doctor and mountaineer and has been to the Everest summit eight times. He holds a record as the first Westerner to twice double-summit Everest in one week, once in 2007, then again in 2010, and has rowed across most of the Atlantic Ocean.He was on Everest during the 2015 avalanches and has directly saved the life of at least one …
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In 2020 Catherine Marsden and Rachael Dixon circumnavigated the globe on a tandem bicycle, finishing in 263 days. Dealing with the monsoon, bad coffee, and racing covid across a continent, they now hold the world record for the fastest time.What is it about these two ladies that make them such a tandem cycling machine. Teamwork, leadership and bein…
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Andy Ibbott was MD of the California Superbike School, a highly skilled martial artist and had a starting place on the legendary Marathon Des Sables.All that changed when he suffered a stroke in 2011... Or did it?Andy talks us through the events that set Andy's life in a different direction, the challenges of aphasia and having to re-learn to use h…
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The Transcontinental Race, or TCR for short, is an unsupported race across Europe with riders having to grab sleep and food whilst the clock is ticking. We spoke to Jonathan Rankin, a former rower and 2 time competitor in the TCR to hear about what it takes to enter such an event. Could you cycle continuously for several days, stopping only for a f…
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This week we add to our extraordinary toolbox by speaking with army doctor and rowing record holder Nick Dennison. In 2010 Nick, along with his team mate Hamish Reid became the first pair to row unsupported around Great Britain. It's a long way around Great Britain, 11,000 miles, depending upon how you measure it. This weeks story is about the firs…
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In our first episode we speak to pioneering aviator Shaesta Waiz. Born in an Afghan refugee camp before moving to the United States as a child, Shaesta became the 8th woman, and at the time youngest, to fly solo around the world in a single engine aircraft. We hear about her extraordinary accomplishment. Flying a Beechcraft Bonanza around the world…
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Daniel Lowes is a former RAF Typhoon fighter pilot, weapons instructor, and elite Red Arrows display pilot. Daniel flew the typhoon in operations and as part of Exercise Red Flag, an international exercise for the best of the best, before completing the coveted QFI weapons instructor course. Daniel then joined the Red Arrows, and took part in the R…
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Christian Wade is a current NFL running back and former England, Lions and Wasps Rugby player. He scored 82 tries in Premiership Rugby, which places him fourth in the most tries scored records list. In October 2018 Christian left rugby union to pursue a career in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills. We talk through the decision to leave Rugby for the un…
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Dr. Neil Stanley, a sleep expert, Director of Sleep Science at www.sleepstation.org.uk, and Author of the # 1 Amazon Bestseller ‘How to Sleep well’ has been involved in sleep research for more than 38 years. He started at just 16 at the Neurosciences Division of the R.A.F. Institute of Aviation Medicine, before becoming Director of Sleep research a…
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Sadie Whitelocks is an adventure travel writer and photographer whose adventures and stories have been published in the Daily Mail, Adventure Travel Magazine, The Daily Telegraph & Sunday Times to name but a few. Her exploits have led her to track down long lost Uncles on remote islands in Papua New Guinea, the North Col of Mount Everest (7,050m) f…
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Nigel Johnson is a 46-year-old flying instructor in the RAF. He started a journey when he turned 40 which has changed his life. Starting with running a 5k for charity with his daughter, this snowballed into ever bigger events, including marathons and Ironman triathlon. He has raised well over £12,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, in memory of his m…
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Flo is the Founder of The Perception Agency (perceptionagency.co.uk), an innovative new marketing agency changing how women's sport is perceived. Amazingly, Flo builds this company alongside a high-performing role as a Rugby player for Premiership club Wasps. We talk about what it takes to be disruptive in your industry, how to break free from your…
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